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Search warrant alleges drug trafficking, provides new details in Coon Rapids triple murder
One of the victims had been under surveillance by the Ramsey County Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) since October.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/search-warrant-alleges-drug-trafficking-provides-new-details-in-coon-rapids-triple-murder/
Federal charges say Winona man exploited over 60 girls in online sextortion scheme
More than 60 minor girls have been identified in Quintana's scheme, although law enforcement believes there may be additional victims.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/federal-charges-say-winona-man-exploited-over-60-girls-in-online-sextortion-scheme/
Viral illness outbreak at encampment spurs public health concerns
The City of Minneapolis confirmed to Alpha News that it plans to close the camp "soon" over "public health and safety concerns."
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/viral-illness-outbreak-at-encampment-spurs-public-health-concerns/
Mary Moriarty files murder charge against trooper in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb
Londregan, 27, has also been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter in the incident that took place on July 31 of last year.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/mary-moriarty-files-murder-charge-against-trooper-in-fatal-shooting-of-ricky-cobb/
Activists berate Brooklyn Center City Council after it votes down new policing policy
The resolution was put together in response to the death of Daunte Wright.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/activists-berate-brooklyn-center-city-council-after-it-votes-down-new-policing-policy/
Former Pawlenty staffer’s firm helps group advocating for assisted suicide
Advocates and opponents of an assisted suicide bill will hold dueling press conferences before a hearing Thursday.
Read more over at Alphas News: https://alphanews.org/former-pawlenty-staffers-firm-helps-group-advocating-for-assisted-suicide/
Dean Phillips Running Third Party?
To hear Dean Phillips tell it, he’s trying to do the Democratic Party a favor. The Minnesota congressman says he is running against his party’s incumbent president to give it a better shot at beating Donald Trump.
Read more over at the WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/dean-phillips-new-hampshire-democrat-primary-b0cecb54
Minnesota sees 127% increase in fentanyl seizures
Minnesota saw the largest increase in pill seizures in the DEA's five-state Omaha Division.
Read more over at Alpha News: https://alphanews.org/minnesota-sees-127-increase-in-fentanyl-seizures/